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Listening.
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Listening.

A snail’s pace

Hello friends! This season’s pace has been slow, and again it’s been awhile since I have posted on Arise Blog. It seems the pace is connected to the rhythm of more listening. It has been a continuum for reflective entry into a new year. A few week’s ago I met a sweet friend for coffee, and her encouraging comment has stayed with me “You keep writing, and save up for a time to post.” I am grateful for this nudge.

May these resources be an invitation for listening at a snail’s pace!

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Dwelling places: agape
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Dwelling places: agape

Hello Friends! How are you?

It has been awhile since I have shared some morning reflective moments with you. I am delighted to invite you to join me in taking a closer look at the word agape and some possibilities of what that might encompass and embody with this welcoming word.

Rock Hound (part one)

About a month ago I was sharing with a friend (a dear older gentleman) about my collection of heart-shaped rocks. I learned awhile back about his own interest in discovering rocks—a kindredness of…

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Dwelling places:    You will be led.
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Dwelling places: You will be led.

“I hear, “You will be led,” but nothing further.”

quote by writer Julia Cameron from her book Write for Life

About a month ago, I started going to a local book store in town where they welcome you to sit and stay. It has been here the inspirations have been to write, and sometimes spend time collaging–endeavoring to try new things. On this particular day, the echoes of this week’s quote “You will be led, but nothing further” sparked a…

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Simply Deep: awe
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Simply Deep: awe

In 52 Ways to Walk, Annabel Streets gives a most encouraging exploration into sublime walking and awe; a neuroscience reality. Her writing on this topic is fascinating. Awe is offered; it is proven by…

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